I would add something that, although implicit in previous posts, may be 
worth saying explicitly.
The mammogram this woman is going to get this tme may not be "the" 
baseline mammogram because of lactation.
It can probably be, however, a reference as long as she breastfeed (for 
some woman that can be a long period, right? ;-) ). And when she will 
wean, she will have another that will become "the"baseline from then on.
If she just waits for weaning she may loose an opportunity for 
prevention of breast cancer, even if she is just planning the mammogram 
as a routine thing and not for a reason.
I think she should plan and decide about doing a mammogram just as any 
non-lactating woman.
I have recently been at a workshop on breast cancer and breastfeeding, 
and one point that has been emphasized was that often pregnant and 
lactating woman face a late diagnosis because it is widely thought that 
"you cannot do exams while you are pregnant or lactating".
A late diagnosis heavily worsen the outcomes. And, of course, was 
clearly said that mammograms and other exams are well possible and 
useful in lactating breasts.

Happy New Year!
Micaela

Il 03/01/2011 21.51, Nikki Lee ha scritto:
> Dear Lactnet Friends:
>
> There are radiologists that can read lactating mammograms, so there is no
> need to wean. Just nurse or pump before the test so the breast is at its
> lowest possible capacity.....which means there will still be milk in there!
>
> warmly, and Happy New Year to all you great people!
>
> Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC
> craniosacral therapy practitioner
> www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
>

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